Current through 2024-44, October 30, 2024
Section 642-1-10 - ADVISORY RULINGS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT1. The interpretation and enforcement of this Code are the responsibility of the local municipality. However, the Bureau is available to provide advisory rulings and technical support for the administration of this Code, amendments, conflict resolutions, and interpretations. This support includes but is not limited to: A.Written request. Upon written request of any interested person or entity, the Bureau may provide a nonbinding advisory interpretation, pursuant to Title 5 M.R.S. §9001, with respect to the applicability of any statute, rule or code administered by the Bureau, on that person or entity, or the property of that person or entity, or actual state of facts. The written request shall be made on the official Bureau form and shall include the following information. (1) Specific identification of the subject code or codes with a description of the questioned application or perceived conflict.(2) Relevant construction documents to fully illustrate the issue upon which an advisory interpretation is sought.(3) The Bureau may request additional documentation or information required to issue an advisory interpretation or to provide technical support. All requested information shall be provided within 30 days of request, or the request for advisory interpretation or support may be deemed abandoned.B.Advisory interpretation written. All advisory interpretations shall be in writing.C.Advisory interpretations not binding. An advisory interpretation shall not be binding.16-642 C.M.R. ch. 1, § 10